Most people skim the headlines when they read the newspaper. Some will read the subheading and others will read the whole thing. But it’s the headline where you either hook people in or lose their interest.
That’s how you should think about your LinkedIn headline. You only get one chance to make a first impression, so make sure that your headline is the best it can be.
To help you out, we’ve found 12 great examples of the best LinkedIn headlines on the platform right now. Check them out while you still can, as many people change their headlines to reflect their new direction.
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1. “#1 Publicity Expert on Google. President, The Publicity Hound. Call & ask how I can help you with PR & social media”
Joan Stewart also went for a wordy headline, but it accomplishes three things. It demonstrates her authority, it promotes her company, and it provides the reader with a strong call-to-action.
Want to see the rest? Check out the full profile on LinkedIn.
2. “Growth strategies to help purpose-driven brands bring big ideas to life”
Shonali Burke clearly states in her headline what she does and which companies she likes to work with. Should the reader fit her criteria, then they know how she can help them.
Want to see the rest? Check out the full profile on LinkedIn.
3. “Living deliberately is vital to a meaningful existence.”
Tony Giovannini is a product manager but has gone for a more philosophical headline. Rather than describing what he does or his objectives, he leaves the reader with a profound quote.
Want to see the rest? Check out the full profile on LinkedIn.
4. “Bestselling writer about habits and happiness at gretchenrubin.com”
Gretchen Rubin packs a lot of information into one sentence. From her headline, we know that she’s a writer, that she’s very successful, and where we can find out more about her work.
Want to see the rest? Check out the full profile on LinkedIn.
5. “Wordsmith with proven ability to translate business objectives into communications strategies and tactics”
Ed Han had a bit of a mouthful for his previous headline, but it got the point across. He states what he does, how he approaches his work, and how you can make use of his skills.
Want to see the rest? Check out the full profile on LinkedIn.
6. “Unapologetic Marketing Truth-Teller”
Katie Martell’s headline keeps it simple. It says what she does, but it also what she’s like to work with. She’ll tell you the truth about your marketing strategy, whether you want to hear it or not.
Want to see the rest? Check out the full profile on LinkedIn.
7. “Head honcho, headhunter, sometime head-shrinker and living proof that the only good recruiter is NOT a dead recruiter!”
Michael Bense has written a brash headline that draws attention to his occupation as a recruiter. He’s also added a humorous play on words and distanced himself from industry stereotypes.
Want to see the rest? Check out the full profile on LinkedIn.
8. “Trend Curator | Listener | Non-Obvious Keynote Speaker | Author | Nice Guy”
Rohit Bhargava lists quite a few of his professional qualities in this headline. He includes some personality traits like “listener” and “nice guy” but also gets specific with “author” and “speaker.”
Want to see the rest? Check out the full profile on LinkedIn.
9. “Quite possibly the only person on LinkedIn who isn’t a results-oriented team player with excellent interpersonal skills”
Gordon Rae doesn’t like empty buzzwords and he’s not afraid to make that clear in his headline. You can already tell that you won’t be dealing with a run-of-the-mill management consultant.
Want to see the rest? Check out the full profile on LinkedIn.
10. “Translate The Geek-Speak | Millennial Keynote Speaker | Change Evangelist | Podcaster”
Brian Fanzo starts off with the funny but true. Geek-speak does need translation, and he’s the man to do it. He then manages to cram in his age-group and three of his other occupations.
Want to see the rest? Check out the full profile on LinkedIn.
11. “A brain ambidextrous Innovation Director”
Giacomo Bracci Helsen knows that it’s important to use both sides of the brain. The right side for creativity and the left side for analytical thinking. Perfect for a director of innovation.
Want to see the rest? Check out the full profile on LinkedIn.
12. “Cut me and I bleed content”
Glenn Le Santo used to have this witty headline for his LinkedIn profile. It injects a bit of humour into business, but also tells you what he does and demonstrates that he’s good at it.
Want to see the rest? Check out the full profile on LinkedIn.
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If you can’t get enough examples, then there are plenty where they came from. We’ve dug out some resources for more of the world’s best LinkedIn headlines here below.
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What will your headline say?
Did you get inspired by the best LinkedIn headlines we found? Then it’s time to write your own. Feel free to experiment with a few different options to see which one works the best. Remember to revise it regularly as well, to reflect any changes in your career. Once you’ve landed on a headline, then you can move on to the profile summary. Read our guide on How to Write a Good LinkedIn Summary to master the art.
